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GBU wasn't being climbed today and we decided it looked rather sun affected as we looked from across the river. Considering it was given a thumbs down a sort while ago, it seems the cold overnight temps we've been having may be slowing the deterioration. It may be possible to dig past the sun rot for acceptable screws but that's just a guess based on a slight blue hue visible in spots.
Valley Of The Birds. The first step into the valley is getting thin and sun affected so swing easy if you like your picks. Walking up the valley, there is a lot of new snow. Knee deep in places. The short steps seem to be thinning a little but with the deep snow, some were walkable.
Dead Bird is disappearing gradually. There may be enough ice or drytooling to gain the deeper ice halfway, then you may be able to get screws. I'd say that if W3 was your lead limit, then you'd call the climb done for the season.
Yellow Bird is still climbable. The left side has a bunch of new chandelier ice and is fairly vertical. The front is drier, vertical and despite some sun rot, has some good sticks. Pro is OK but you may need to work for the screws.
There was a party climbed Albatross but I don't know the conditions.
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